Was called to her home in Heaven on April 18, 2016. Age 88

Rose was born in Carpenter, Iowa, on March 14, 1928, the daughter of Nettie and Carl Stromley. She was raised in a happy family with nine sisters and three brothers. Rose married Raymond Odean Rekow in 1946. They made their home in Northern Iowa until they moved to Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota in 1964. Rose is survived by her daughter, Leila Turner (husband Tim) of Kingston, Tennessee, by her sons, Franklin Rekow (wife Kathy) of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, and Paul Rekow (wife Patty) of River Falls, Wisconsin, and their children and grandchildren, by granddaughters, Jami Bunstine of Knoxville, Tennessee and Kris Scallon (Nick) of Eagan, Minnesota, and by grandsons John Rekow of Woodbury, Minnesota, and Tim Rekow (Natalie) of St. Paul, Minnesota. She is also survived by great grandchildren – Mallory and Abby Scallon of Eagan, Minnesota; Morgan, Tori and Anna Bunstine of Knoxville, Tennessee; Kendal and Mason Rekow of Woodbury, Minnesota; and Maria Rekow of St. Paul, Minnesota; by sisters, Loretta Hofland, Louise McPhail, Jane Rieman, Gladys Groth, Inez Hommez, Lillian Warrington, Betty Tollefson, Dianne Petznick, and sister-in-law, Ruth Rekow; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Odean Rekow, her parents, sister, Ruth Patterson, and brothers, Orville Stromley, Carl Stromley, Jr. and Kenneth Stromley. Rose was a long-time member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Inver Grove Heights. She loved her family, her church, country-western music and dancing. Visitation will be held at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2016. Funeral Services will be at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 70^th and Babcock Trail, Inver Grove Heights, the following day, April 22, at 11:00 a.m. with interment in the church cemetery following the service. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to Emanuel Lutheran Church, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077.

Passed away peacefully at home on April 14, 2016. Age 75 of Eagan

Preceded in death by parents, Lawrence & Lorraine; brother-in-law, James Pitzl. Survived by loving wife of 56 years, Judy; son, Donald (Annie); daughter, Kelly (John) Beaudoin; grandchildren, Meghan, Michael & Keeghan Hurley, Ben & Luke Beaudoin; brother, Larry (Rita); sister-in-law, Arlene Pitzl (Vern Hanson); special friends, Tim, Alexi & Ben Newhouse; also aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, loving friends & golf buddies. Wayne enjoyed 33 years on Bone Lake, WI and 10 years in Sun City, AZ. He was inducted into the Old Timers Fast Pitch Softball Hall of Fame with his dad, Larry. He was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman. Visitation 10 AM – 2 PM Saturday, April 23rd, with a Prayer Service beginning at 1:30 PM at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights. Private interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials preferred to donor’s choice. Special thanks to Allina Hospice Home Care and their loving team, Karen, Katie, Leo, Dan. Beth & Bruce

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family April 10, 2016. Age 80

Preceded in death by wife, Catherine; daughter, Casey; parents, Lawrence & Helen; brothers, Steven & Larry; sister, Joyce. Survived by children, Kelly Hawkinson, Michael (Heather) & Jennifer (Robert) Rushing; grandchildren, Annie, Molly, Katie, Jack & Quinn; 3 brothers; 3 sisters; also nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends. Jerry retired from the Ford Motor Co. with over 30 years of service. He was an avid walleye fisherman, airplane enthusiast, and touched many people with his kindness and generosity. Memorial Service 11 AM Saturday, April 16^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9-11 AM prior to the service. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery.

Passed away peacefully, on April 3, 2016.  Age 78 of South St. Paul

Preceded in death by wife, Marie. Survived by daughter, Kari; grandson, Shane; cousin, Kathleen Stewart.; also many friends. Memorial Service 11 AM Friday, April 8^th, at Grace Lutheran Church, 149 8^th Ave., South St. Paul. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society.

Age 82 of Inver Grove Heights.

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on April 3. 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Stanley. Survived by daughters, Deb (Paul) Linse, Nancy Louise, Katie (Pat) Sauerer; son, Bill (Julie); 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Charles (Jan) Heinecke; sister, Kitty (Jim) Haight. Visitation 5-7 PM Wednesday, April 6^th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72^nd St. E. Inver Grove Heights. Funeral Service 11 AM Thursday with visitation from 10-11 AM prior to Mass also at the Church of St. Patrick. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to donor’s choice.

Peacefully passed away on Mar. 29, 2016 Age 76 of South St. Paul, MN

Peacefully passed away at home surrounded with the loving care of his family & friends. A native of the Philippines, he moved to Minnesota in 1979. Preceded in death by wife, Esther. Survived by his daughters; Joy (Lemuel) Dava, Madeline (Mike) Tahnk, Ethel (David) Toy, son; Rafael C. III (Carneth); grandchildren, Alexa, Keenan, Anna, Luke, Faith, Leo, Ella, Raffy & Helena; siblings, Aurorita, Violeta, Olivia, Lulu, Fernando, Ben and Sylvina. During his working life, Rafael was involved in Hotel and Restaurant Management and Manufacturing. Visitation 5-9 PM Thursday, March 31 at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights and also 1 hour prior to the Mass at church. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Friday, April 1 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 4030 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN. Interment immediately after mass – Resurrection Cemetery.

Passed Away on April 19, 2016.  Age 97 Formerly of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully On April 19, 2016 at the age of 95. Preceded in death by wife, Alberta; son, Roger. Survived by children, Jerry (Marie), Paul, Ardith (Steven) Denzer, Gail (Brian) Rogers & Mark (Mary); 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, Memorial Service 1:30 PM Tuesday, April 26^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 11 AM-1:30 PM prior to the service. Interment Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Passed Away on April 5th, 2016. Age 65 of Inver Grove Heights

Age 65, of Inver Grove Heights, MN passed away suddenly on April 5^th, 2016. Tim was born December 28th, 1950 in Martin SD to Ray and Joy (Holeman) Weimer. Tim is survived by his son, Lucas , of Maplewood MN, his mother, Joy Weimer of Martin, SD; his sisters, Kathi Roten of Laramie, WY,  Connie (Bryce) McNare of Martin, SD and his nephew, Daniel McNare, his brother-in-law, Jerry and wife, Sue Low, and former wife, Patti Low of Oakdale, MN, and many cousins and friends. Tim was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to play cribbage.  He worked for Zuel Company and Tisco Equipment in St. Paul, MN. Memorials may be sent to the donor’s choice. A Celebration of his life will be held May 1st at Drkula’s Bowl, 6710 Cahill Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN from 3 to 6 p.m.

Passed Away on March 22nd, 2016. Age 84 of South St. Paul

Preceded in death by beloved wife of 55 years, Donna. Survived by loving daughters, Robin (Jim) Rummel, Kathy (Wade) Schowalter & Lori (Robert) Rose; grandchildren, Nate (Melissa) Peterson, Joe Schowalter, Jenny (Pete) Stinar, Chris (Elise Frevel) Peterson, Amy (Josh Kylander) Schowalter & Wade Schowalter; 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Ann. Funeral Service 11 AM Saturday, March 26^th, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service at church. Interment General Lutheran Cemetery with a luncheon

Passed Away on March 17^th, 2016. Age 82 of South St. Paul

Preceded in death by loving wife, Fidelis. Survived by children, Sharon (Jeff) Bump, Tab (Victoria) and Deborah Klooz; 9 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; loving Godchild, Lisa Chaffee; loving companion, Mary Lou Rotter; siblings, Bill, Karen & John. Funeral Service 7 PM Wednesday, March 23^rd, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 4-7 PM prior to the service. Memorials preferred.